LC 306 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise laws related to the department of commerce

This bill updates Montana's Department of Commerce laws to clarify how lodging facility use tax revenue is collected and distributed across various state programs. It establishes specific percentages of tax proceeds that must be allocated to agencies including the Montana Historical Society, University System, Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks, and regional tourism corporations to support historical preservation, travel research, park maintenance, and tourism marketing. The legislation also expands the Emergency Lodging for Victims of Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking program by making it permanent and increasing its funding share from the tax revenue. Additionally, it creates conditions where funds may be redirected to nonprofit convention and visitors bureaus in certain areas or used for state tourism promotion if regional tourism corporations fail to submit approved marketing plans.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 24, 2024 Last action Feb 20, 2025
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